Hand Drill Friction fire from scratch

[@amandaruckle9496]

I like how u refer to bringing the coal so much flame as a baby. I have heard u say it before and hold it up to get its first breath from the breeze. I always tell my son that and give it its first breath from the breeze. Very magical experience! What a creation God gave us to explore! Thanks Matt

[@CoachPiuze]

Best teacher, nice warm voice , smiling as he like what he is doing, seeing poesy in it so you can transmit it as an art form not just a technical stuff. Matt is the one who bring me into learning more survival skill not just for survival but for love of nature!

[@chrisa5203]

CoachPiuze he’s pretty sexy in my opinion. Love his accent whatever it is! He’s so boyish!

[@youtube.commentator]

You're a hardass and your skill and composure have always made me wish you were in more than 1 season of DS

[@mountainman2365]

Matt Graham, you are an inspiration for all survival fans. Thank you so much for the beautiful moments you share with us. I always wish you the best. Kind regards. Claudio D'Ambrosio - Survival instructor from Switzerland.

[@grahambrown1480]

Matt, I am literally your BIGGEST fan, I am just a teen and you have seriously inspired me to practice a hunter gatherer life style, and primitive skills, I used to use a ferrocerium rod, but I now use hand drill, and I used to use tarps, but I now build completely primitive shelters, my name is graham also, and when I grow up, I want to live the way you live, except atlatls are illegal in florida, so I use a blowgun

[@RenzieCat]

Hi Graham, you wrote this 7 years ago.. interested to see if you lived out ur plan, dreams.. hope you did... best luk, god bless you

[@roguishowl3915]

I always get excited when i see fire being made from two sticks being rubbed together. 🔥

[@crendonoevangelho7369]

Hello Matt, I'm going to accompany your videos here from Brazil, congratulations for simplicity.

[@parvathikothandaraman8121]

Mother Earth has given us everything...we just need to work finding it and appreciate each other ...awesome Matt...always a joy seeing your videos ...such positivity and you are always smiling and relaxed

[@stephensgate1]

Thanks Matt. Could sit and learn as you teach all day, every day. Huge fan! Give a big "hello" to Sarah if you would. My wife and I just bought Sarah's album off of iTunes. -Stephen, Ohio

[@bushcrafters3909]

BuckeyeBushcraft L. watch update video , maybe two previous to this one. 😶

[@elzorrovo5]

Matt my wife and I are big fans of yours. We are so glad that you have a You Tube channel now. Going to let everyone that we know that likes what you offers know about your channel. And from one hand driller to another you did a great job explaining what you were doing while demonstrating the hand drill method. Will be visiting your channel often. Best wishes and best of luck! Berto

[@salvatorecarta5939]

Matt è il migliore per la sopravvivenza a lungo termine e non solo

[@2heeldrivin431]

I like how you used the long piece of hearth board and sand to help bear down on the spindle... Thank you for sharing Matt.

[@russellkamp8923]

I always enjoyed your videos. I wish you were still doing them.

[@Waldhandwerk]

Great Job, Lilly sended me. Good to have you on YT. All the best Sepp

[@SalineScott]

Very informative. Good timing too. I'm going to try my first bow drill on my next trip this weekend. Hope it's a success.

[@luizfernandes6201]

Hello Matt, I watch the Dual Survival series here in Brazil and I admire you a lot

[@Wingman115]

I will have to collect some yucca next time I'm out and about. Good stuff Matt. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

Ya, keep me posted if you'd like some suggestions working with the species around you?

[@Wingman115]

Matt Graham will do thanks.

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

Jon, Seep willow spindle and a sycamore root board has been my main go-to in your neck of the woods. If you haven't tried that already, give it a whirl. MG

[@Wingman115]

Good stuff Matt. Thanks for the info.

[@timothylongmore7325]

Hey Matt, northern ny , no sycamore, what do I use. thanks , you rock

[@tttheodorewebbfilms9842]

HEY MATT PLEASE READ!!!! I have been so incredibly inspired by you and your teachings of the Earth! I've been fascinated in Earth skills/ primitive skills ever sense I was about 7 years old, im 20 now and I really wish I had the funds to donate to you and help you out a little! I hope you have more classes in the future because I would be so humbled to be apart of it. In the future when I am able too I will most definitely donate to your gofundme or what ever you may have and I'm looking forward to future videos! I plan on living and enriching myself in nature and becoming self sustained. I may settle in Utah or WA.....there's just so mch beautiful land to see! I Would love to hear from you bruddah! Much love to you man and safe travels my friend!

[@826wwefan4]

Hello Matt you are awesome. You were my favorite on Dual survival. Great job.

[@charlesrusso1592]

You Rock brother. Please keep the videos coming. It's so nice to see it done by a pro. Love the music too.

[@tattoosmc]

Awesome video Matt! Very helpful. Love your lifestyle man keep it up!

[@ACosmicCastaway]

Matt is alive and drilling. Thank you for continuing sharing this knowledge, man. #respect

[@merihkarabulut1785]

We'd love to see more from you with your amazing skills Matt.You should have been given more oportunities for TV shows

[@jellybutter1113]

I just started my first friction fire today using cottonwood. You've been an inspiration to me, thank you

[@rwmagnus]

Man that spot is sure scenic, thanks Matt for the demo.

[@jasonwolfe9892]

Really enjoyed you on Dual Survivor. Wish you all the best. Would love to see you on another show.

[@devincarranza]

i normally like to use seep willow for my spindle and cottonwood for my hearth board. never knew it could be done with yucca. Awesome tutorial Matt!

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Excellent! Glad you have a channel, finally!

[@otsoalai5621]

Hey Matt thanks for all you good vibes and for sharing! I hope you managed to glue up your heart! I may need some of that glue myself.....

[@07ArchAngel]

What a great teacher.

[@survivalinwonderland5277]

I was surprised to see you use a knife for this. I find it easier to use a rock. I’m glad I stumbled across your channel :)

[@j-dgg4056]

You are badass man! Hands down best dual survival/ dude you're screwed star.

[@michaelfairchild9561]

looks good matt, perfect climate for friction fire as well.

[@MidwestWoodcraft]

I'm a huge fan Matt. Great work brother! been working on this myself.

[@sinester200]

Very nice Matt. keep up the good work and keep uploading!

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

Good job!!!! Good to see you teach!!!thank you!!!kudos n prayers

[@NagualeroArt]

great job man,

[@ronhart288]

Beautiful job as always, I enjoy your survival techniques, your the best! Happy Holidays to all

[@jodyrogers489]

Great video Matt.

[@bradcarlton8665]

Thanks Matt...from the mountains of western NC. Stay outdoors and free.

[@johannesaskehov]

Thank you for your knowledge, Matt. I respect jag what you do. Keep up the good work. :)

[@jonahorr4849]

very awesome Matt! Thanks for sharing some of your knowledge.

[@CoachPiuze]

I just received your Book from Amazon and have my nose in it :) Nice! It's my brake reading between my Primal Paleo nutrition study ! Next move starting a fire this summer in Quebec.

[@eddiemoto250]

Excellent! Thanks Matt.

[@maxvanmuijden5135]

matt your are the best dude !!!!!! i love your video's

[@hammerheadize]

You are the best Matt

[@joaquimnunes6931]

Hi matt great video

[@primitivelivingskills91]

Great video as always brother!

[@cristianopescador3811]

Matt Graham você é o melhor do mundo não tem ninguém igual a você

[@Seether-jt6mo]

Im glad your making videos o KZbin please make more also i have your book and i love it.

[@nunyabusiness7320]

Love the videos. Really helpful! Would you be able to show us natural shelter tips and other hunter gatherer wisdom?

[@joemaxie4468]

thanks Matt, great stuff as usual....peace...

[@roundrock63]

How can anyone give Matt a dislike?

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Outstanding video- subscribed

[@WickPhotography]

I love a lot of your music and I was wondering if i could use one of your songs for my video.

[@bayoubushcraftandsurvival8842]

Hey Matt ive never made a friction fire, ferro rods and flint an steel alot. Does the the wood need to be dead wood, reason i ask is green wood often has moisture inside and i would think that would hinder the process. Ive been doing the flint an steel alot, but i want to learn more primitive methods.

[@bignutvlogs7101]

I miss watching you on duel survival with joe y'all were a great pair. I decided to search your name on KZbin and seen ur awesome videos thanks for posting videos to help out survival enthusiasts like me. Do u still live in the wildes of Utah

[@JPMerolla001]

Thanks matt. Any suggestions on some materials that could be easily collected in upstate new york that could work for hand drill method? Ive only ever done bow drill fires. Are the materials the same for each method? I found cedar and willow work very well for bow drill. Thx.

[@MrLoyyal]

Great vid! what is the knife you are using?

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

CRKT Desert point folder with tan scales. Nice folder. Thank you

[@johannesaskehov]

Hey Matt, can you recommend any good materials for an atlatl? I'm starting to really get into it and I'd really appreciate any suggestions. I would love to come to your classes, but I live in Sweden and I'm only 14 years old. Great video by the way. :)

[@theageingadventurers4283]

Awesome video man! Thanks for your knowledge.

[@MrSrtman18]

Thank you Matt!

[@sabertooth4527]

aye the king is back

[@fernandojose7688]

Mat Graham eu sou teu fã . o melhor especialista em sobrevivência do planeta

[@kidgokuxl]

Matt you make it look so easy, can tell you did this a few times. Was the knife you used was it the new Condor Knives folder? Great video.

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

The Knife is by CRKT. it is a Dessert point folder with tan aluminum scales. Nice pocket Knife.

[@yup323]

Please Matt, I need to know what you suggest for a midwest handdrill! I live in Missouri and I'm ready to attempt my first primitive 🔥 Thanks for the INSPIRATION Matt G!

[@prairiefirewildernessskills]

I grew up in Kansas and we had a lot of the same plants as Missouri. Horseweed was a great spindle back home, and cottonwood or cottonwood root would be an awesome hearthboard to pair it with.

[@yup323]

@@prairiefirewildernessskills thanks mate!!

[@prairiefirewildernessskills]

@@yup323 no problem!

[@aparecidocidao9777]

Muito bomm , excelente, Matt e uma referência para mim em materia de sobrevivência !! Além de suas excelentes habilidades, a sua integração com a natureza e sem dúvida impressionante!!

[@Shooter11B]

Awesome! I liked how you used the full length of the stalk and kept it stable with the sand! Oh, and what kind of knife was that Matt?

[@moemountain5405]

great video

[@Frosty3047]

You're my hero, I'm planning on going to live in Utah, or Arizona primative like right when I turn 18

[@backwoodstrails]

Matt, do you know what species of Yucca you are using? Our local Yucca whipplei here in So. Calif is really pithy and soft so it's not good for friction fire. Also the species of Sagebrush you are using if you know it. Thanks.

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

Regarding California Yuccas, the simple answer to your question: You can use the outer harder portions of the stalk for a board. This works great with "Seep willow" which grows everywhere down there around dry creek beds and other areas. You can also uses Seep willow on a Sycamore "root" board for a great long lasting hand drill kit.

[@backwoodstrails]

Thank you. I will have to try the outer portion, seemed too thin but worth a go. Yes, Seep Willow (Baccharis salicfolia) - I call Mule Fat, is my primary spindle material for both hand and bow spindles. Will have to give Sycamore root a try as well, I've used cottonwood and willow with good results but have not tried Sycamore root. Thanks again for the reply.

[@rwomble]

The best in the business

[@electricwire902]

good stuff, thanks matt!

[@ogoutdoors4202]

Matt! The yucca I have used for a handrill is way soft out here in socal. Is it related to annual growth or are there different species of yucca?

[@johnnybrown6987]

awesome been looking for you and Cody lundin's channels glad I found them. got your self a new subscriber 😃. quick question did you ever work with or hung out with Cody lundin I think I spelt his name right anyway have a great day peace.🐾✌

[@JDKempton]

Survival Lilly tweeted your video, great job

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

Cool! I like her channel.

[@RobinEsch]

Nice video! What is the name of the knife you are using in this video? Thanks. PS I learned of you through Survival Lilly.

[@me.to.lit3977]

bro I got into survival because of you and Joe 😳 I miss dual survival

[@wolffeclan3826]

Hello, may name is Ian and I'm 11 years old and love your work, if possible could you make a video on a tour of the earth house

[@eliezertorres9707]

hey matt,can you make a video on how you sharpen your knife I wanna see how you do it,thanks

[@sierrasurvivaladventures]

What a superb, informative video Matt and such a beautiful back drop. was there a reason you didn't use your feet to steady the harthboard ? And well done on the haircut lol

[@daveagar5594]

Thanks Matt.

[@blackrook1]

Thanks for sharing your skills with us Matt! BTW, have you fully adjusted to the shaved head yet? L

[@draino2k64]

nice video man im from the southern utah area

[@tr1ppyh1ppy]

i gotta try this sometime for sure

[@rngkon-tiki5327]

Awesome Matt! I think what these people want to know is how to pick the wood without having plant knowledge.

[@b4d69]

i've lived in the urban jungle all my life so it's all the more intriguing that i find this very interesting.

[@RMesquita]

Excelente Matt

[@RenzieCat]

Hi Matt, are you still teaching ? if so where are you located ? Thank You, Roberto

[@kenyenmusic7548]

“Im gonna show you how to make a fire completely from scratch” *whips out knife*

[@mdstmouse7]

I hope you do more videos dude!

[@BlakeS-iq8bs]

my hearth is still somewhat green on the inner bark, will it work?

[@paulkelly2390]

What a talent

[@gailelizabethreynolds7913]

Would love to take classes, were is this taught at?

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

Thank you Gail. You can Go to events at the the "Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch" for a list of classes . I'll see you there.

[@thethirtycentcure7821]

hey Matt could you make a friction fire out of sage and maybe look around and see what's edible in southern Utah? do a little Charity video for us that can't afford a class... thanks man love the things you do

[@rivercitymike76]

most happy go lucky guy out there.

[@kevin901015]

rivercitymike76 except crazy Russian hacker... haha

[@gibsgaming2639]

I just have one question about why you stopped uploading or if you have another channel you upload on now

[@angelorobledo1536]

Hey Matt, I just send you a direct message about this, but where you are in Utah is only a few hours away from the WAA Atlatl tournament this weekend at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. It'd be awesome if you could make it!

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

Thank you Angelo. I don't think I can make it this go about, But have an awesome time down there. I love that Place!

[@michaelfairchild9561]

do you ever hear from teti? would be cool to see him on your channel

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Smooth